Operational Contracting Division, 1940 Allbrook Dr, Ste 3 Bldg 1, WPAFB OH 45433-5309

41 -- 210 TON AIR COOLED CHILLER WITH MOTOR MASTER III SOL F33601-9-R-0239 DUE 092396 POC For copy, ASC/PKWO, Attn: Bldg 260, 1940 Allbrook Dr Ste 3, WPAFB OH 45433-5309, POC: K Bell, 513-257-6053, Fax No 513-257-3926. Wright-Patterson AFB OH has a need to replace a 200 ton chiller unit. Government will provide installation. Total capacity shall be at least 200 tons. The unit shall be capable of low ambient temperature operation, at least down to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Capacity control (based on leaving water temperature) shall employ at least 6 steps and permit partial load operation with ability to operate at a minimum of 25% full capacity. Unit must utilize multiple compressors with at leat 4 sperate compressor units and at least 2 separate refrigerant circuits to protect against loss of total capacity. Must be capable of starting with a maximum of 95 degree Fahrenheit entering water termperature. Unit must employ at least 4 condenser fans. These condenser fans shall employ variable speed motors controlled by an electronic load sensing control device. Cooled water pressure drop shall not be greather than 15 (ft water). The unit must be skid mounted with lifting eyes and must be air cooled. Control shall be microprocessor with a diagnostic display module and refrigerant expansion device must be electronic. The unit must use semi-hermetic, reciprocating compressors. Access panels for power and controls shall be hinged. Dimension of the unit (footprint) shall not exceed 8'x 24' and height shall not exceed 8' 10''. Water outlet and inlet must be on the same side. Refrigerant used shall be R-22. Energy Efficiency Ratio shall be no less than 9.1. Operating Voltage shall be 3 phase, 460 volts. this is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6. as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation no. F33601-96-R-0239 is a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 36. The associated Standard Industrial Code (SIC) for this procurement is 3585 and the small business standard is 750 employees. Contract line item number (CLIN) 0001 is one (1) each, 200 ton air cooled chiller with Motor Master III. CLIN 0002 is one (1) each, complete operations and maintenance manual to be delivered with equipment. This manual will include schematics for all internal electronic components. CLIN 0003, includes a two (2) year warranty for all parts and labor. The warranty shall require the manufaturer to replace any refrigerant lost as a result of equipment malfunction. CLIN 0004, the manufacturer shall supply a technical representative to be present during start up to ensure all systems are functioning. Delivery is required within 60 days after contract award, FOB destination to Wright-Patterson AFB. The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Evaluation-Instructions to Offerors-Commercial. The offer must be held open for 60 days; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items. Evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of provision 52.212-2 are as follows: (I) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government Requirements. Provide information or brochures in order to evaluate quote. (II) past performance. (III) price; in descending order of importance. Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price. All offerors are to include with their offers a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (available upon request). The following FAR clause applies to this acquisition; 52.212-4, Contract Term and Conditions-Commercial Items. THe following FAR clauses, which are cited in clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-- Commercial Items, are applicable to this acquisition; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans. 52.222-36 Affirm action for Handicapped workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The following additional defense FAR clauses, which are sited in clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, are Applicable to this Acquisition; 252.219-7006, Notice of Evaluation Preference for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Alt I); 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. All offers should be sent to ASC/PKWOCB, Attn: Kathy Bell, 1940 Allbrook Drive, Ste 3, WPAFB OH 45433-5309. All offers are due 4:00 PM EST on 23 Sep 96. Direct all requests concerning this acquisition to Kathy Bell, Contract Specialist, 513-257-5197 or fax 513-257-3926. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Mr Daniel L. Kugel, ASC/SY, Bldg 52, 2475 K Street, Suite 1, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7642, at (513) 255-3855, E-Mail kugeldl@sy.wpafb.af.mil, with serious concerns only. (0255)

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